Paint protection film has become increasingly popular across the globe. With its huge protection benefits and long shelf life, it's no wonder why every major brand is coming out with their own version. Popular brands like Xpel, Stek, Kavaca, Suntek, Llumar, and 3M all have their own special PPF formulas, but which should you buy? Here at Dynamic Detailing, we prefer using Xpel paint protection films over every other brand. Xpel has a giant database of precision plotting kits for almost any car, no funny business warranties, and incredible customer and dealer support. You can't go wrong. Today we are going to look at why we consider Xpel to be the best paint protection film on the market.
Why we use Xpel paint protection film
When it comes to paint protection film, we take every aspect seriously. What kind of manufacturer's warranty does it offer? Is there a certification program behind it? How durable is it compared to others? When asking ourselves these questions, we found one brand that stood out as the best, and that was Xpel. Not only innovative in design and style, but in quality as well. We aim for 100% customer satisfaction, and it starts with the products we use. Xpel PPF is backed by a 10-year warranty, providing relief and peace of mind for years to come. Reassurance doesn't stop there. Xpel offers a certification program, a program where the manufacturer informs shops on the ins and outs of the products and how to apply them, giving the shops a chance to become masters of these films. Here's a list of pros and cons we found while deciding on using Xpel paint protection film in our shop.
Pros of Xpel paint protection film:
wide range of applications
Xpel offers the most diverse line-up of paint protection films. Offering 11 different styles in total, makes it the most unique paint protection film company on the market. Whether you take your vehicle through off-road trails, have a luxury car that needs performance and looks, or spend your time racing others on the track, Xpel has a product for you. Their most popular PPF is the Ultimate Plus line. This PPF provides everyday drivers the ultimate protection with all the high performance benefits the other films have. These styles make paint protection available for almost every vehicle on the road, and we find that to be a major plus.
Durability
Xpel paint protection film is a tad more dense than other films such as 3M, Stek, Suntek, LLumar, and Kavaca. This is important because it makes it harder to penetrate. Unlike other films, Xpel was the first company to introduce paint protection films with self-healing properties. This allows the film to immediately bounce back from scratches or hits through a process called micro-replication. Any type of driving you have in mind is covered. Not only do we want the products you decide to spend your money on to be the most well-rounded, we also want the support of the manufacturer behind them. Xpel offers a 10-year warranty for things such as yellowing and blistering. This makes overall usage and replacement much more affordable and easier.
Clarity
The yellowing of a paint protection film is always a worry. Many have their own ways of patching that problem, but Xpel paint protection films don't put a bandaid on the problem. Instead, they've put the time in to come up with a solution. Xpel Clear Bra is specially formulated to combat yellowing. Having no worries about this is a huge benefit. You don't have to worry about purchasing a product just to have it spoiled. Stain resistance is a by-product of this technology. With Xpel PPF being close to invisible, they've put a high stress on keeping the films as clear as possible.
Customer Support
Finding an answer to your questions about a product should be an easy task. Everybody knows how difficult it can be to spend your time searching for a solution to your problems. Like any good company, Xpel has thought about this as well. With their motto being " we will only be as successful as our customers are," it provides you with a little reassurance that they care about the experience you have. They offer 24-hour personal support from team members ready to help you. They even provide support for customers outside the US or Canada.
Innovative technology
Xpel has what they call the "DAP 11", or Design Access Program. It's a huge database that we can use to plot paint protection film, which allows us to apply any film to any vehicle with precision. Pre cut PPF is a process where instead of putting a blank sheet of clear bra over your car and cutting by hand with a knife, it is run through a plotter/cutter to cut out exact shapes to fit your vehicle. For example, a headlight to a Tesla, or a quarter panel to a Chevy Silverado, this technology advances safe applications tremendously.
Cons of using Xpel paint protection film:
When testing for the down sides of using Xpel films compared to others, we found little to none. Most of the worries Xpel brings actually aren't in the films at all, it's in the application process. In the case of other brands, how it is applied is out of the hands of the manufacturer, but to combat this problem, Xpel offers certification programs so shops can be masters of the products. Dynamic Detailing is proudly Xpel paint protection film certified. By creating certification programs, it takes the worry away from everybody involved. Xpel doesn't have to worry about shops placing a low quality aspect on their name, shops have the special opportunity to learn from the manufacturer to ensure proper care and application; and customers reap the benefits from all the above. A certified shop is a guarantee that all work is up to the standards of the low-tolerance manufacturers.
How Xpel Paint Protection Film compares to other brand
Xpels' professionalism is second to none. There is a reason why it's the leading brand in its respective area. Simply put, it's the most trusted name in paint protection film. Nowhere else will you find this kind of support from a manufacturer. What makes Xpel different is its specificity. 3M PPF is a widely trusted product, but does 3M put all of its focus on paint protection film? 3M offers a huge variety of products that have nothing to do with automotive care, which is not a bad thing, but you'll find the difference when calling them for answers versus Xpel. Something we discovered to be useful not only for ourselves, but also for our customers. Professionalism is not the only deciding factor when ranking Xpel higher than other brands like Suntek, Llumar, and Stek. The other brands might have higher pros in some areas, but we couldn't find a brand that is more well-rounded than Xpel. All of these mentioned brands have pros and cons. We rank a great PPF brand by a couple things: quality, support, and technology. With PPF expanding every day and so the hurdles this industry can bring, we prefer to have Xpel in our corner.
